Regional Management (NYSE:RM) Stock: Insider Catherine Atwood Sells 2,600 Shares

Regional Management Corp. (NYSE:RM) SVP Catherine Atwood sold 2,600 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.39, for a total value of $97,214.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 52,707 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,970,714.73. The trade was a 4.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

Regional Management Trading Up 0.1%

NYSE RM opened at $36.30 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 64.04, a current ratio of 64.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.41. Regional Management Corp. has a twelve month low of $29.89 and a twelve month high of $44.29. The company has a market cap of $335.04 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.35 and a beta of 1.02. The business’s fifty day moving average is $32.85 and its 200 day moving average is $35.34.

Regional Management (NYSE:RM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 28th. The credit services provider reported $1.61 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.47 by $0.14. Regional Management had a return on equity of 12.66% and a net margin of 6.96%. The business had revenue of $178.78 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.69 million.

Regional Management Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 16th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, November 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 18th. Regional Management’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 24.29%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Prescott Group Capital Management L.L.C. bought a new position in shares of Regional Management during the third quarter worth about $674,000. State of Alaska Department of Revenue lifted its stake in shares of Regional Management by 145.1% in the third quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 5,067 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $153,000 after acquiring an additional 3,000 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in shares of Regional Management by 183.8% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 931 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 603 shares during the period. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its stake in shares of Regional Management by 140.7% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,663 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $50,000 after acquiring an additional 972 shares during the period. Finally, Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC bought a new stake in Regional Management in the second quarter valued at approximately $266,000. 98.89% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings downgraded Regional Management from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Regional Management from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 12th. Citizens Jmp cut their target price on shares of Regional Management from $45.00 to $43.00 and set a “market outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup reissued a “market outperform” rating on shares of Regional Management in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Stephens boosted their target price on shares of Regional Management from $38.50 to $40.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $41.50.

Key Regional Management News

Here are the key news stories impacting Regional Management this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat expectations. Regional Management reported third-quarter 2026 results that included record revenue. EPS was $1.61, above the $1.47 analyst consensus, while revenue of $178.78 million exceeded the $174.69 million estimate. The results reinforce the company’s earnings momentum and provide the main positive catalyst for RM. Regional Management Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlined growth and profitability goals. The company is forecasting 5% to 7% portfolio growth for 2026 and is targeting a return on equity above 18% over time. These targets suggest management sees room to expand lending while improving shareholder returns. Regional Management Growth and ROE Targets
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared. RM declared a $0.30-per-share quarterly dividend, payable December 16 to shareholders of record November 18. The $1.20 annualized payout represents an approximately 3.3% yield and supports the stock’s income appeal. Regional Management Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership changes were announced alongside the results. Investors may monitor whether the changes affect execution of the company’s portfolio-growth, banking and profitability initiatives. Regional Management Q3 Results and Leadership Changes
• Negative Sentiment: Senior Vice President Catherine Atwood sold shares. Atwood sold 2,600 shares for approximately $97,214, reducing her direct position by 4.7%. The transaction is relatively small and does not necessarily indicate a change in fundamentals, but insider selling can create modest near-term pressure. SEC Insider Transaction Filing

About Regional Management

Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM) is a consumer finance company that provides credit products to individuals who may have limited access to traditional bank financing. The company primarily offers small and medium-sized installment loans, including secured and unsecured personal loans, through a network of local branches and digital channels.

Its services may also include optional credit-related products, such as insurance and other ancillary offerings associated with consumer lending.